Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 979091

White-lined Sphinx
Hyles lineata

Observation date: June 16, 2014
Submitted by: CathyK
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Host plant is Zauschneria. We counted about 8 of the large caterpillers, but the foliage is dense and there are probably quite a few more. There was also a group of smaller caterpillers that appeared to be of the same variety.
Status: Resident
Verified by: charleseharp
Verified date: June 21, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Mesa County